My Intuitive

Clinical Evidence

Commitment to meaningful evidence

The science behind evidence-based care

Intuitive supports the generation of high-quality clinical evidence. We work with clinicians, hospitals and medical/surgical societies to uncover the benefits of da Vinci technology while maintaining a patients-first mindset. These investigations help generate evidence showing da Vinci technology value to patients, surgeons, societies and other key stakeholders.

Navigating outcomes evidence

Part of Intuitive’s practice is to perform systematic literature reviews. These results are based on internal, unpublished meta-analysis of peer-reviewed literature for robotic-assisted procedures using the Intuitive da Vinci surgical system. They highlight value, and help educate and inform evidence-based decision-making by physicians, health care providers, payors, and policymakers. A large scale meta-analysis is now available.

Evidence that demonstrates value

We conduct traditional clinical studies, outcomes research, and we utilize real world evidence (RWE) databases. Explore recent evidence from our sponsored studies.

Prospective hernia study

Comparative outcomes for inguinal hernia repair early

results (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted).

Lobectomy: Premier database analysis
Comparative outcomes research publications for lobectomy using Premier database (robotic-assisted, open and VATS).
Sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease

Comparative outcomes research publication of

sigmoidectomies for diverticular disease using Premier database (robotic-assisted, open, and laparoscopic).

Institutional-driven research with Intuitive support

Working with surgeons, institutions, and societies we help contribute to the body of knowledge about minimally invasive care. Research includes multicenter studies and society partnerships.

ANCOR study on right colectomy
A multi-center prospective comparison of intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomoses for minimally invasive right colectomy.
PORTaL study on lung cancer
Multi-centre retrospective study evaluating perioperative outcomes for robotic-assisted VATS and open lobectomy.
SureForm stapler study for colorectal procedures

Single-centre study evaluating the performance of the SureForm Staplers (60 and 45) for transection and/or

creation of anastomosis during robotic-assisted colorectal procedures.

Ongoing increase in publications

Since 1998, over 43,000 peer-reviewed publications

referencing our technologies have been published in

various clinical journals, and the number is growing. They include: randomized studies, systematic reviews, real-world evidence analyses, prospective and retrospective comparison studies, and pre-clinical studies.

Intuitive grant programmes

In addition to a clinical evidence programme, Intuitive has a research and educational grants programme. Our awards support clinical and technology developments and further research in the field of surgical robotics.


Learn more about possible grants: Clinical.Affairs.Europe@intusurg.com

Learn more about educational grants: https://www.intuitive-foundation.org/fellowships/